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beast_3 · 01-06-2012, 11:00 PM

Anyone have recommendations for a engine re-builder shop near Orlando? I want to have my original block rebuilt if it's re-buildable. It's in very rust condition, bored out .125 oversize and may not be worth it.

I've had a local shop look at it and they don't even want to try to clean it up (boil it out & shot-peen it.) machinist felt there was too much pitting on the deck and on the valve seats.

I know that the valve seats can be inserted & plan on having that done; is it possible to have seat inserts installed that are larger than the standard available to compensate for the rusted iron? How about valve guide bores, are there oversize guides available, perhaps in the 'modern' style?

Anyway, I'm looking for someone who's experienced with A engines in the Orlando area or near Brooksville, north of Tampa.
Thanks!

01-06-2012, 11:00 PM	#1
beast_3 Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 48	Engine rebuilder in Orlando area? Anyone have recommendations for a engine re-builder shop near Orlando? I want to have my original block rebuilt if it's re-buildable. It's in very rust condition, bored out .125 oversize and may not be worth it. I've had a local shop look at it and they don't even want to try to clean it up (boil it out & shot-peen it.) machinist felt there was too much pitting on the deck and on the valve seats. I know that the valve seats can be inserted & plan on having that done; is it possible to have seat inserts installed that are larger than the standard available to compensate for the rusted iron? How about valve guide bores, are there oversize guides available, perhaps in the 'modern' style? Anyway, I'm looking for someone who's experienced with A engines in the Orlando area or near Brooksville, north of Tampa. Thanks!